How to Generate a Progressive Web App (PWA) for Your Website

A Progressive Web App (PWA) makes your website installable like a native app on mobile and desktop. It adds offline support, a home screen icon, splash screens, and better engagement. With PWA Maker, you can create a full PWA package instantly — no coding required.

Step 1: Enter Your Website URL

Start by pasting your website URL (e.g., https://example.com) into the tool. The generator will automatically detect your site’s domain and prefill app details like App Name and Short Name.

Step 2: Customize App Details

  • App Name: The full name of your app (shown in install prompts).
  • Short Name: A shorter version, used on home screens.
  • Start URL & Scope: Defines which part of your site opens inside the app.
  • Display Mode: Choose between standalone, fullscreen, minimal-ui, or browser.
  • Theme & Background Colors: Customize splash screens and browser bar colors.
  • Description: A short summary of your PWA.

Step 3: Upload or Generate App Icons

You can either:

  1. Upload your own PNG/JPG/WebP icon – the tool will resize it into all required sizes (72×72, 192×192, 512×512, etc.).
  2. Use auto-generated icons – initials from your domain with customizable theme color.

All icons, including maskable icons for modern Android devices, are included in your package.

Step 4: Configure Service Worker

Your PWA will include a service-worker.js for offline support and caching. You can choose between:

  • Precache + Runtime Cache: Best option, caches key assets and pages.
  • Offline Fallback: Adds an offline.html page when no connection is available.
  • Minimal: Basic install without caching logic.

You can also specify precache URLs like /, /offline.html.

Step 5: Download the ZIP

Click Download ZIP to get your PWA package. Inside you’ll find:

  • manifest.webmanifest – app details and icons.
  • service-worker.js – offline & caching logic.
  • icons/ – all generated app icons.
  • offline.html – fallback offline page.
  • index.html – a starter PWA shell page.
  • README.txt – instructions for setup.

Step 6: Add to Your Website

To integrate the PWA into your site:

<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.webmanifest">
<meta name="theme-color" content="#4f46e5">
<script>
if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) {
  navigator.serviceWorker.register('/service-worker.js');
}
</script>

Step 7: Test & Install

After uploading your files to your HTTPS server:

  • Open Chrome or Edge and visit your site.
  • Go to DevTools → Application → Manifest to check PWA status.
  • You should see an Install App prompt.

Example

If you run PWA Maker for https://example.com, you’ll get:

  • App Name: Example
  • Short Name: Ex
  • Start URL: /
  • Icons: Auto-generated initials “EX” with theme color
  • Service Worker: Precache strategy

Uploading the files to your server makes https://example.com installable on Android and desktop.

Conclusion

With PWA Maker, turning any website into a Progressive Web App takes just minutes. Customize your app’s look, add offline support, and generate a complete ZIP package ready to deploy. This makes your site faster, more reliable, and installable across devices.